Jake Nelson

Traditionally work performed by helicopters, the project involves a partnership with the Anindilyakwa Land and Sea Rangers to survey 83.74 km of remote coastline in a way that is cheaper and less restricted by the wet season, and has so far spotted 72 nets.

The airline, which began flying to Perth in March as its first Australian destination, will double its frequency on the route from 18 July, having already expanded to a daily service, and will continue operating its 174-seat A320-200s.

Peter Warne, a former Chair of Macquarie Group Limited, will take over as non-executive chairman from Ryan Cotton, who has headed the Virgin board since November 2020. The company has lodged a prospectus, viewable online, ahead of the planned IPO.

The document, which covers available facilities and infrastructure; strategic planning context; sustainability; and forward plans, provides a “cohesive roadmap for the airport precinct” as demand for aviation in Sydney is set to double over the next 25 years, said WSI CEO Simon Hickey.

Narrated by comedian Susie Youssef, the first episode of Airport 24/7 airs on Network 10 at 7:30pm this Thursday, with parent company Paramount saying it offers “exclusive access to restricted areas and high-pressure moments”.

Speaking at the airport on Wednesday, the Transport Minister said that in order to minimise noise impact on surrounding communities, reciprocal runway operations (RRO) will be prioritised at night, with a specific noise abatement procedure employed, when it is safe to do so.